PCAC posts this calendar as a service to the
arts organizations of the
Tri-Valley Area.
(This page was last updated June 18, 2009.)
Information about many
of the arts groups listed in this calendar may be found by visiting the
Links page of this web site. If you would like
to post an event to this calendar, please use our Contact
Us page, or send an e-mail to info@pleasantonarts.org.
Please visit our Special Events page
for information about upcoming concerts presented by PCAC.
A free classic film series hosted by Dr. Candy Klaschus, a film historian
at Las Positas College, is shown every first Thursday of the month at 7:00
p.m. in the Pleasanton Library Meeting Room, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton,
CA. Information: 925-931-3405.
Women's Barbershop Chorus
Harmony Crossroads a cappella
chorus rehearses Mondays, 7:30 p.m. at Pleasanton Community Church, 4455
Stoneridge Drive (SE corner at Santa Rita Road), Pleasanton, CA. New members,
visitors welcome. Information: 925-846-1857 or see www.harmonycrossroads.org.
Livermore Art
Association Gallery
A co-op gallery featuring watercolors, oils, clay,
textiles, jewelry and more,
upstairs in the historic Carnegie Building, 2155 Third Street, Livermore,
CA. Regular hours, Wednesday through Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Information:
925-449-9927.
International Automotive Treasures
Exhibition open Wednesday
through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza
Circle, Danville, CA. Adults $8, Seniors/Students $5. Information: 925-736-2280
or see www.BlackhawkMuseum.org.
Dublin
Heritage Center Music Jam
Every Tuesday night there is an open music jam
for either Bluegrass or Irish Fiddle. All are welcome to come and listen
or join in and play. 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA. Information: 925-452-2100.
June
2009
June 18: "History of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory" Lecture
An event in the Ed Kinney Lecture Series. Presented by Maxine Troust at
7:00 p.m. at the Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Avenue,
Pleasanton, CA. Cost: $10 donation, $5 for museum members. Reservations
are recommended. For reservations call 925-462-2766. Information: www.museumonmain.org.
June 19, 22, 23, 29 and July 1:
Tri-Valley TV Camp
Tri-Valley Community Television TV30 is conducting
a hands-on summer camp for middle school students in grades 6 through 8.
This unique TV camp is being offered to students who might be
considering a career in video production or television.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
In the TV30 studio, 4663 Bernal Ave. Suite B, Pleasanton, CA.
Cost: $495.
Information: 925-462-3030 or
www.tri-valleytv.org.
June 27:
Cattlemen's Rock/Country Fest
Featuring Tom Russell, with Guests Paul Tolle and the
Deadman Band and the Rockstar Cowgirl.
At 7:00 p.m. in the Bankhead Theater,
2400 First Street, Livermore, CA. Cost: $45.
Information: 925-373-6800 or
www.LivermorePerformingArts.org.
June 28:
The Dave Rocha Jazz Group
Enjoy an afternoon of Brazilian jazz.
At 2:00 p.m. in the Pleasanton Public Library,
400 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton.
Free.
Information: 925-931-3405.
July
2009
July 4: Fourth of July Celebration
Including music by the Pleasanton Community
Concert Band. From noon to 2:00 p.m. in Wayside Park, First and Neal Streets,
Pleasanton, CA. Free. Information: 925-846-5897 or www.pleasantonband.org.
July 5:
The 191st Army Band
The 191st Army Band, the "Band of the Wild West," is
headquartered at Camp Parks, Dublin, California.
At 2:00 p.m. in Bankhead Theater,
2400 First Street, Livermore, CA. Free.
Information: 925-373-6800 or
www.LivermorePerformingArts.org.
July 9-12, 19, 23, 25, 31 and
August 2, 6-9:
Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Presented by Shakespeare's Associates.
At 7:30 p.m.
at Concannon Vineyard, Tesla Road, Livermore, CA.
Information:
www.ShakespearesAssociates.org.
July 11: "A Summer Carnival"
The fully-staged ballet "Carnival of the Animals."
Classical ballet and contemporary dance presented by Valley Dance Theatre,
accompanied by the Livermore-Amador Symphony Youth Orchestra. At 2:00
p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore,
CA. Cost: $18, students $8. Information: 925-373-6800 or www.LivermorePerformingArts.org.
July 11, 12:
Art under the Oaks
Over 50 artists: watercolors, photos, jewelry, pottery,
oils, acrylics and other arts. All art for sale. Live
music, including the Pleasanton Community Concert Band
on Sunday afternoon. Also fruit and wine tasting.
Sponsored by the Livermore Art Association. 11 a.m. to
4 p.m. at Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA.
Free. Information: 925-447-0280.
July 16-18, 24,26,30 and August 1:
Chekhov's "The Seagull"
Presented by Shakespeare's Associates.
At 7:30 p.m.
at Concannon Vineyard, Tesla Road, Livermore, CA.
Information:
www.ShakespearesAssociates.org.
July 17-August 2:
"Peter Pan"
Presented by Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre.
Fridays at 8:00 p.m., July 18 at 8:00 p.m.,
other Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
In the Bankhead Theater,
2400 First Street, Livermore, CA.
Cost: $36 general, seniors $34, students 17 and under $26.
Information: 925-373-6800 or
www.LivermorePerformingArts.org.
July 18 - August 2:
Shakespeare's "A Comedy of Errors"
Presented by City of Pleasanton Civic Arts program.
Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in
Amador Valley Community Park, Santa Rita Road and
Black Avenue in Pleasanton, CA. Free.
Information: 925-931-3456 or
www.sfshakes.org.
August 2009
August 1:
Auditions for "Charlotte's Web"
Audition for the play presented by City of Pleasanton Civic Arts
Stage Company. Everyone, ages 6 and over, is welcome.
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In the Amador Theater,
1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, CA.
Information: 925-931-5350.
August 2:
Opera in the Vineyard
A fund raiser for Livermore Valley Opera.
From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
Retzlaff Winery, 1356 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA.
Features principal singers from its most recent production
and the Las Positas College Jazz Ensemble.
Bring your own picnic and experience music and song.
Information: 925-960-9210 or
www.LivermoreValleyOpera.com.
August 9:
Ice Cream Social
Includes music by the Pleasanton Community Concert Band.
Noon to 4 p.m. at Ravenswood, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA.
Free entry. Information: 925-443-0238.
August 29, 30:
"My Fair Lady"
The Lerner and Loewe musical presented by Lamplighters Music Theatre.
At 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.
In the Bankhead Theater,
2400 First Street, Livermore, CA. Cost: $23 to $43.
Information: 925-373-6800 or
www.LivermorePerformingArts.org.
September 2009
September 19: Morning Band Concert
The Pleasanton Community Concert Band will play from 9 a.m. to noon at
the Farmers' Market, 30 Angela Street, Pleasanton. Free. Information: 925-846-5897
or www.pleasantonband.org.
October
2009
October 3-4: The 11th Annual Art in the Park
On the Town Green, Front Street Park, in front of the Danville Library,
Danville, CA. Art in the Park features paintings in all media, sculpture,
art photography, graphics, fine jewelry and other fine art. The event includes
a judged inside art show in the adjacent Community Center, food, wine,
children's art activities and live entertainment. Admission to Art in the
Park is free to the public. Information: www.adas4art.org.
Visual Arts Organizations
Alamo-Danville Artists' Society (ADAS): 925-837-6414
Danville Area Cultural Alliance (DACA): 925-838-1959
Pleasanton Art League: 925-462-5917
Livermore Art Association: 925-447-8553
Museums
Danville Fine Arts: 233 Front St, Danville,
CA. For hours and information, call 925-838-1959.
Livermore Heritage Guild History Center: Third
and K Streets, Livermore, CA. For hours and information, call 925-449-9927.
Museum on Main
Street: 603 Main St, Pleasanton, CA. Museum open Wednesday and Friday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 925-426-2766.
Dublin Heritage Center & Historical
Preservation: 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA. Hours: Thursday 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 925-803-4128.
Museum of the San
Ramon Valley: Corner of West Prospect and Railroad Avenues, Danville,
CA. Tuesday through Friday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free. Information: 925-837-3750 or www.museumsrv.org.
Blackhawk Museum: 3700 Blackhawk
Plaza Circle, Danville, CA. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$8 adults, $4 seniors over 65, students with ID & Members
free. Information: 925-736-2280 or www.BlackhawkMuseum.org.